There’s a reason everyone from Bad Brains to Operation Ivy lauds The Specials. The Coventry collective helped start the British 2 Tone ska revival during the late ‘70s, a cross-cultural amalgamation of Jamaican protest music and U.K. punk rock. It’s been 40 years since the band’s inception during England’s…

  Cult favorite ‘90s ska band Save Ferris, is back on the scene after an 18-year hiatus, and with the release of its new EP, Checkered Past, the reunion is offering fans more than just a nostalgic tour. Win Checkered Past CD To win, follow RIFF on Twitter and RT any…